There were 30 Races on Tuesday 31st December 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 9 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Warwick, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Punchestown, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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A switch in tactics paid dividends for PALADIN on his latest start. Held up for a late challenge at Southwell, the son of Justify produced a strong finish to open his account on the all-weather, and a 4lb rise may not be enough to anchor him. King David won over 7f at Kempton back in September and can feature again having gone close at Southwell last time, while Enpassant is noted too.

ENPASSANT isn't one to have maximum faith in given his poor strike rate and tendency to miss the break, but he certainly possesses more than enough ability to defy his current mark, so he's well worth another chance in a less competitive handicap. King David and recent Southwell winner Paladin are considered the main threats.

A small field but hard to rule out many with confidence. ENPASSANT is on a dangerous mark and is just preferred over Paladin.
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MASTER TECHNICIAN found the step up to a mile beyond him when finishing fourth in a nursery at Kempton. Rod Millman's charge had returned the convincing winner of a decent maiden race over this distance at Musselburgh before that and gets another chance back in novice company. Mister Mcgregor gave the impression he would appreciate this extra furlong when narrowly beaten over 6f at Southwell, while The Thames Lady is another to note.

A weak novice and a good opportunity for MASTER TECHNICIAN to quickly resume winning ways under a penalty. Mister McGregor was only just denied in a nursery at Southwell and rates the main threat ahead of newcomer Dynamic Charge.

The Thames Lady isn't fully exposed but MASTER TECHNICIAN looks the one to beat despite his penalty.
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THIS FARH went close over 6f at Brighton back in August and that looks the strongest piece of form on offer. David Loughnane's charge has been gelded since and pedigree suggests this stiffer test of stamina will suit. Black Falcon posted an improved effort when fifth at Chelmsford and could have more to offer, while Almutraf showed a bit more at Kempton last time.

THIS FARH is worth another chance to confirm debut promise back from a break in a novice that looks even weaker than the first division. Black Falcon is next best ahead of Almutraf.

The betting should be revealing in a race in which few have offered significant promise. THIS FARH is the tentative selection.
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Elle Est Beau posted one of her better efforts when filling the runner-up spot at Southwell last time out and is respected, but the vote goes to LORD OF ALL SAINTS. Harriet Dickin's gelding appeared to relish a step up in trip when winning easily at Leicester last month and given his scope for further progress, an 8lb rise might not be beyond him. Others to note include Stardhem and Joker Jack.

A very trappy opening contest and plenty have decent claims. STARDHEM may well be able to dominate from the front here and can register another win for the red-hot Ben Pauling yard. Lord of All Saints is feared having caught the eye with the way he moved through the race when breaking his duck last time. The expensive to follow Elle Est Beau cannot be discounted on her best form while handicap-debutant Joker Jack could prove to be better than his opening mark in time.

Although a maiden, ELLE EST BEAU (nap) has run some good races and her comeback run on good ground was one of those.
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Although unable to justify favouritism when finishing fourth on his hurdles bow at Haydock earlier this month, STAR OF DIAMONDS should have learned plenty from that experience. Any natural improvement should make Emma Lavelle's gelding tough to beat and he is fancied to repel chief rival Grand Geste. He finished ahead of the selection in third at Haydock and is expected to go well, despite being a bit more exposed. Pike Road is the pick of the remainder.

STAR OF DIAMONDS made a promising start to his career under Rules when fourth at Haydock earlier in the month and is put forward as the answer with improvement on the cards. Grand Geste seemed suited by the step up to this trip when finishing narrowly ahead of the selection last time, with Andy Amo also of firm interest now upped in distance.

The suggestion is STAR OF DIAMONDS, who shaped very well when fourth on his rules debut at Haydock four weeks ago.
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HIGH CLASS HERO was last seen finishing runner-up in a Grade 1 novice hurdle over 3m at Punchestown in May and is of obvious interest on his chasing debut. Shannon Royale has filled the runner-up berth on both of his previous starts over fences. On those occasions, he was beaten by a Mullins inmate and he has two of them to beat here as the champion trainer also saddles Loughglynn, who was a Grade 2 winner over hurdles.

HIGH CLASS HERO was the best of these over hurdles and sure to be well prepared for this chase debut, he looks the answer. Shannon Royale sets a pretty good standard over fences though and his limit has not yet been reached, with Grand Soir also considered.

Preference is for SHANNON ROYALE. He likes it here and his previous experience in this sphere might just give him the edge.
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Having overcome a troubled passage to score on his stable bow at Southwell 12 days ago, EARLY RELEASE makes plenty of appeal on his follow-up bid. David Evans' charge scored a shade cosily on that occasion and he can take a 4lb rise in his stride. The biggest threat may emerge from all-weather debutant Kiss Me My Love, who is likely to prove more competitive in these calmer waters. An improved bid from Marvelously in first-time blinkers likely beckons too.

EARLY RELEASE looked well bought at just 1,500 gns when making a winning debut for this yard at Southwell 12 days ago, leading on bridle 2f out and always holding on. He's fancied to make a bold bid to follow up from his revised mark, with nursery-debutant Makes Me Wonder, Kiss Me My Love and Flicka's Girl others to consider.

Stall 10 isn't ideal for the otherwise solid Early Release and maybe FRIDAY AGAIN can build on the promise of her qualifying runs.
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CRAZIERTHANDAISY sets the standard with an official rating of 108 and in a race lacking depth, she could take all the beating. The Walk In The Park mare was a beaten favourite at Southwell recently but that effort represented improvement nonetheless. Realta Liath shaped with promise on her hurdles debut last time out and is likely to step forward. Come On Nia has work to do giving weight away but this dual hurdles winner cannot be underestimated.

CRAZIERTHANDAISY has been turned over at short odds on both starts over hurdles, but she's done nothing obviously wrong and remains capable of better, so is taken to make it third time lucky in this sphere. Two Fingers West is fancied to build on her Fontwell Rules debut, with Realta Liath and Honeywort others to consider.

This is quite open for a race of this nature. CRAZIERTHANDAISY is learning on the job and can make it third-time lucky over hurdles.
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A 6lb rise in the ratings for Fresh Speculation's breakthrough victory at Ffos Las last month shouldn't prevent another bold bid, although he may be worth taking on up in class. With that in mind, BENASSI makes slightly more appeal after returning to form when runner-up at Leicester 26 days ago. Olly Murphy's charge scored on his sole visit to this track and a third career triumph could be on the cards. Don Hollow is also noted.

HAARAR is readily preferred here, having been unlucky not to finish closer when second earlier this month, and he can go one better today. Course-winner Benassi is respected on his return to this venue and Fresh Speculation seems to be improving.

Fresh Speculation has more to come but preference is for HAARAR who has looked in good heart on the Flat and over hurdles of late.
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FOLLY MASTER ran a cracker on his return from a nine-month absence at Navan recently. Over a trip short of his optimum, the six-year-old kept on well in the closing stages to finish a never-nearer second and another good run can be expected. A winner at the Cheltenham Festival in 2022, Brazil warrants the utmost respect on his handicap debut over fences. The dual-course victor Hardwired, Listentillitellya and Noble Talent are other leading hopes.

The lightly-raced FOLLY MASTER shaped well, not least with a view to stepping back up to this sort of trip, when second at Navan (2m) 16 days ago, finishing to good effect having met some trouble. He earns the vote to prove this mark within reach. Gowran-winner Noble Talent and Hardwired, who shaped much better than being pulled up suggests last time, is another worth a second look.

FOLLY MASTER should have plenty more to offer and his recent comeback run at Navan augurs well here now upped to a more suitable trip
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KYLIAN lost little in defeat when a close-up second at Southwell three weeks ago and compensation could be on the horizon. Archie Watson's charge is still open to improvement and a 1lb rise shouldn't inconvenience him. Recent Wolverhampton runner-up Existent warrants consideration racing off an unchanged mark, but this rise in class may prove beyond him. With that in mind, triple C&D winner Bedford Flyer is put forward as the main danger.

Having been given a chance by the handicapper, EXISTENT dropped his biggest hint yet that he could be ready to end the drought when a good second at Wolverhampton 4 days ago, just failing, and he's given the narrow vote back up in grade, with his rider taking off a handy 3 lb. Kylian and Bedford Flyer also arrive on the back of solid efforts and can provide chief resistance.

Kylian and Bedford Flyer should be involved but THE THAMES BOATMAN is taken to maintain his unbeaten course record.
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TOP VILLE BEN hasn't tasted success in some time now but he showed a glimmer of promise on his debut for the Jennie Candlish team recently. Eased 5lb in the handicap for his troubles and with the potential to be allowed his own way in front, the son of Beneficial gets the vote. Special Acceptance continues to knock on the door and is likely to prove popular, while Supervisor drops in class for his seasonal return and heads the remainder.

Low-mileage 10-y-o SUPERVISOR won a similar event at Wincanton in the spring and can make a winning return for his in-form yard. Special Acceptance is proving difficult to win with but is still the obvious threat in a weak race.

This weak race is a good opportunity for SUPERVISOR to win for a third time in 2024.
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Although point-to-point winner HILL OF SCARRIFF hasn't cut much ice in three qualifying runs over hurdles, the daughter of Schiaparelli makes plenty of appeal going up in distance. An opening mark of 83 looks workable and she may have too much for last-time-out winners Twp Stori and All Under Control. The latter is feared most after showing a willing attitude to score at Fontwell earlier this month.

ALL UNDER CONTROL took a big step forward for her new handler when getting off the mark at Fontwell last time and a 5 lb rise in the weights doesn't look sufficient to prevent her from following up. Course winner Just Chasing May heads the list of dangers, although Clovis Boy, Twp Stori and Moor End all need factoring into this competitive handicap too.

One with significant potential is MOOR END, who moves up in trip after a very promising seasonal/handicap debut over 2m4f this month.
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French recruit SAINTE LUCIE has to be given plenty of respect ahead of her Irish debut. On her sole start in her native country, she was third at Auteuil in April and ought to be one of the leading contenders now with Willie Mullins. There was plenty of promise in Young Churchill's third on debut over hurdles at Fairyhouse and he could be the main threat. Chortal was four lengths behind him in fourth that day and there is likely to be more to come from him.

SAINTE LUCIE is from a yard that is having plenty of success this season with similar types and is preferred to Young Churchill and Chortal, who both made promising starts in this sphere when hitting the frame in the same race at Fairyhouse.

A juvenile maiden which may not take too much winning and the Willie Mullins' French recruit SAINTE LUCIE could well be up to the job
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ROYAL CHAMPION is an intriguing stable debutant for the Karl Burke team on his return to the UK after a spell in Australia. Although only 10th in the Group 1 Champion Stakes at Flemington last month, a reproduction of his penultimate second in a Group 2 at Moonee Valley is likely to prove too strong for these rivals. Tyrrhenian Sea arrives on the back of a respectable third in a Listed event at Newcastle and he may give his former stablemate most to think about, ahead of Auld Toon Loon.

ROYAL CHAMPION possesses much the best form on offer so is taken to make a winning start for Karl Burke at the chief expense of last year's victor Tyrrhenian Sea. Fantasy Believer and Auld Toon Loon can fight it out for minor honours.

Although ROYAL CHAMPION came up short in Australia, he still ran to a useful level and can make a winning stable/AW debut.
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The hat-trick seeking Pep Talking warrants respect after scoring at Uttoxeter and Sedgefield last month, but a career-high mark of 94 demands more from the six-year-old. With that in mind, fellow last-time-out victor JOHN W CREASY is slightly more compelling. Chris Honour's gelding appreciated the removal of headgear when opening his account at Lingfield 22 days ago and a 6lb rise doesn't look insurmountable. C&D winner Jack Doyen also enters the reckoning.

PEP TALKING made it 2 wins from 3 starts for current yard at Sedgefield 5 weeks ago and should make a bold bid for the hat-trick. Jack Doyen can fill the runner-up spot again.

A few hold chances but BALLYMACKIE makes his handicap debut after facing impossible tasks in his first three chases.
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PORT OR STARBOARD hasn't won for the best part of two years, but invariably runs well and made a pleasing enough return from the sidelines when fourth here recently. Granted natural progression, he can take advantage of a sliding handicap mark, although Eaton Anne has undergone wind surgery since flopping at Plumpton and better is anticipated. Dropping back from 2m4f could see Present Fair in a better light, while Dickens has to be considered too.

EATON ANNE is bang there on the pick of his form and dangerous if a breathing operation has had the desired effect, with Dickens another to consider.

Consistent 7yo PORT OR STARBOARD (nap) ran well this month, after a one-year layoff, and is taken to exploit a career-low hurdle mark.
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SAINT SAM has been in terrific form of late, mixing hurdling and chasing, and could repeat his victory in this race from 2022. His stablemate Sir Gerhard won the renewal a year ago and could enjoy these calmer waters after finding life difficult in Grade 1 company on his last two starts. Ballyadam is making his seasonal reappearance but cannot be ruled out, while Relieved Of Duties is up in class after putting his rivals to the sword in a maiden hurdle at Cork.

SAINT SAM is on a roll over both sets of obstacles and while conceding 8 lb to an on-song Ballyadam will be no easy task, with that rival making his return to action, he may well be up to the task. Sir Gerhard will doubtless run closer to form this time, too.

Several of these really want softer ground so it could set this up nicely for SAINT SAM, who arrives here on the back of a career-best
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Narrowly denied in her bid to remain unbeaten at Wolverhampton earlier in the month, the unexposed ZANDITA could be well treated off a mark of 76 on her handicap debut and she can regain the winning thread. Revolutionise is another with valid form claims, along with the recent Southwell runner-up Justcallmepete. Monsieur Beaulieu is also noted, having done well since arriving from France.

This is wide open but MONSIEUR BEAULIEU rates just the pick of the weights on the back of his very good recent Southwell second so edges the vote. Batal Dubai made a promising start for his new yard when fourth at Chelmsford City and heads the list of dangers, although the likes of Extrication, Thapa VC, Revolutionise and Zandita all need factoring in too.

He's been expensive to follow this year but BATAL DUBAI is on a dangerous mark and 7f looks an avenue well worth exploring.
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LAND GENIE offered plenty of encouragement on his stable bow when a staying-on second over an inadequate 2m5f at Exeter 25 days ago. Although a 5lb higher mark seems on the harsh side, Dan Skelton's charge looks sure to be suited by this trip. The biggest threat may emerge from the downgraded Jatiluwih, but Spitalfield could also go close if his stamina doesn't ebb away.

LAND GENIE caught the eye on his first run for Dan Skelton when runner-up at Exeter and can go one better with this longer trip very much in his favour. In-form Jatiluwih is feared most off a handy-looking mark, while Barricane, Chris Cool and Sporty Jim also enter calculations.

Returning to further looks a big plus for LAND GENIE who stuck to his guns to go close over 2m5f at Exeter on his stable debut.
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CROAGH PATRICK deservedly regained the winning thread with a taking performance over further at Carlisle last time out, and an 8lb rise for that success looks manageable. He can follow up, with Dusautior looking best placed to chase him home having undergone wind surgery since a creditable placed effort at Carlisle. A determined winner in March at Chepstow when last in action, Shady B is capable of being in the shake-up as well.

This looks an open event with the vote going to GROVE ROAD making his first start over fences for his current stable. Jo Lescribaa offered plenty to work on when third on his chase bow/return at Ludlow and is another to consider, while Myfanwy's Magic is an interesting chase debutant.

Dusautior has to be respected on his form with Croagh Patrick at Carlisle but ALI STAR BERT might be the one today.
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A winner on handicap debut at Listowel two starts back, THE NAGGER REIDY was clear of the remainder when narrowly beaten over 2m4f at Tipperary last month. The horse that beat him followed up at Leopardstown a few days ago and he can defy a 5lb hike under in-form rider J J Slevin. Farmers Lodge was a warm order when easily beating In For The Night in a 24-runner Fairyhouse handicap. He has been heavily penalised for that success but is open to more improvement.

THE NAGGER REIDY arrives firmly on the up so gets a confident vote to quickly resume winning ways on the back of his excellent Tipperary second last time out. Farmers Lodge ran out an easy winner at Fairyhouse last month so should ensure Stephen Carey's 5-y-o doesn't have things all his own way though. In For The Night and Stormbreaker appeal as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

Tipperary second THE NAGGER REIDY looks well handicapped still and form has been franked since
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A comfortable winner over C&D recently, SUPREME KING is turned out under a 5lb penalty and that may not be enough to prevent him from landing the double. David Evans' charge gets the vote ahead Acklam Express, who has been placed on two of his last three starts over 5f and may appreciate going up in distance. Dashing Harry is another to consider.

REBEL EMPIRE has turned a corner in his last couple of runs and if taking up this engagement following an excellent second on Sunday, he is the one who appeals the most. Although not the most straightforward, Acklam Express has done little wrong in three runs on the AW this winter and rates as the main danger. Supreme King is respected under a penalty while any market support for Lequinto would be significant.

Supreme King looks well in under a penalty but MART (nap) had an excuse last time and he can enhance his good record over C&D.
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Only worn down after the last when second over 2m3f at Market Rasen last time out, BALLYWOOD should be suited by dropping back in trip on this occasion. The 10-year-old can regain the winning thread at the main expense of Abaya Du Mathan, who has strong claims on his success at Southwell two starts ago. A relatively consistent sort since scoring at Stratford in October, Begin The Luck is another to consider.

PESCATORIUS was well served by a switch to positive tactics/return to 2m when shedding the maiden tag over fences at Catterick 3 days ago and he could be the way to go in his follow-up bid under a penalty. Ballywood, following an encouraging second at Market Rasen, and Abaya du Mathan are others to consider.

This is a quick return for PESCATORIUS after his Saturday win but he didn't seem to have a hard race and is taken to defy the penalty.
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KNOCKANORE opened his account over fences with an impressive success over course and distance. Ryan Potter's charge has scope for further improvement as a chaser and could prove difficult to beat with a conditional jockey helping to ease the burden of a 10lb rise. I'm Ravenous made a bold bid to land a hat-trick when runner-up at Doncaster and another good account looks on the cards, while Lime Drop is in with a shout too.

KNOCKANORE returned to the pick of his form when opening his account in a C&D handicap 11 days ago and a repeat should see him go close again for all the handicapper has certainly had his say. I'm Ravenous and chasing-debutants Accidental Legend and Itsnoteasy are another couple to note.

Preference is for I'M RAVENOUS, who made a bright start to his chasing career last month and probably still has potential.
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Ross O'Sullivan fitted a tongue-tie on BISHBASHBOSH when the daughter of Malinas made her stable debut at Naas earlier in the month. On just her second handicap start and after a couple of months off, she put in a good shift and can confirm form with Shing Shilla, who was a place behind her in fifth. Klassman has improved in recent starts and his Thurles conqueror showed up well at Leopardstown on Saturday. Destivelle is a long-standing maiden but has been running creditably of late and might be place material.

KLASSMAN is taken to gain a deserved breakthrough victory at the chief expense of Restless Son who caught the eye when 11th at Limerick last time out. Destivelle, Bishbashbosh and Petit Dejeuner are also in the picture in this very open contest.

BISHBASHBOSH ran a nice race on her debut for Ross O'Sullivan at Naas over this trip and she gets the nod off a 1lb higher mark
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A slightly unlucky second when slowly away and beaten a neck here over 1m2f earlier in the month, LOST IN TIME should appreciate going back up in trip and he gets the vote off 1lb higher. Narrowly denied at Wolverhampton last time out, Paradoxical can give him the most think about, while Kojin and The Colorist cannot be ruled out either.

Successful on his penultimate start, PARADOXICAL ran another solid race when just touched off at Wolverhampton 5 days ago and he looks to hold sound claims back up in trip, with his yard continuing amongst the winners. Fullforward and Lost In Time are others fancied to play lead roles. Beau Vintage also makes each-way appeal.

Lost In Time and PARADOXICAL appeal most in a competitive race. The latter is preferred despite still having his stamina to prove.
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The James Owen stable can do little wrong at present, and BIG BERT can put his experience to good use following a highly-promising second on his Rules debut at Carlisle earlier in the month. The son of Affinisea travelled well throughout that contest and this track should suit as he looks to see off valuable point-to-point recruit No Drama This End, who could be a nice prospect for the Paul Nicholls team. A well-related sort, Keops Des Bordes is another newcomer to note for a stable with an excellent record here.

CINQUENTA didn't achieve a great deal on debut at Chepstow in October but that was a deeper-looking bumper than this one and the market support pre-race suggests much better was expected. He's chanced to make a leap forward at the expense of Big Bert and point-winners Keops des Bordes and No Drama This End.

This could be a strong bumper. KEOPS DES BORDES has to be of strong interest given how the form of his point win has worked out.
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Annie Hathaway showed plenty of promise when second at Warwick on her racecourse debut. She should confirm superiority over Diamonds Galore, who could only manage sixth on that occasion but is a likely improver. A winner between the flags, LETS MINGLE faced a tough task in a competitive bumper at Aintree in October. This could prove more her level and she gets the vote.

ANNIE HATHAWAY found an experienced stablemate too good on debut at Warwick last month but she beat the rest easily enough and a repeat of that may well suffice. Newcomers are feared most, headed by Harmony Heights and A Path To Ronda before market clues.

Recent events suggest ROCK SENSATION bumped into a very good filly when a clear second on her Irish point debut in March.
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Gordon Elliott saddles two interesting newcomers in the shape of Kisuton Enki and The Queen Of Zim. Bought for 160,000 euros at the Tattersalls Derby Sale, the former is a half-sister to 11-time winner Yala Enki. A Bective Stud homebred, The Queen Of Zim is a half-sister to high-class stable companion The Yellow Clay. The winner of a point-to-point in May, Bambino Fever is of definite interest on her debut for Willie Mullins, while Sam Curling's Derryville is another leading hope. For a selection it might be worth taking a chance on JOLIE FOLIE. She showed some promise on debut at Navan earlier this month and it'll be interesting to see if she can build on that performance.

Highly likely this will go to a Rules newcomer and before the benefit of market clues, point-winner BAMBINO FEVER is awarded the vote in favour og the Gordon Elliott-trained pair Kisuton Enki and The Queen of Zim.

Gordon Elliott runs Kisuton Enki and THE QUEEN OF ZIM and narrow preference is for the latter, though the market will reveal plenty
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